Samsonov's serve

Serving

Johnny Long
Johnny Long Asked 9 years ago

Hey,

I've always been wondering what type of serve is Samsonov's serve?

And by his serve I mean this one:

https://youtu.be/vJi4i5CKEhc?t=13s


Alois Rosario
Member Badge Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Johnny,

This is a Pendulum High Toss serve.  It is his trademark serve.


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Johnny Long

Johnny Long Posted 9 years ago

Oh I see. Looked different to most pendulum serves so I was confused there.

Thanks.


danysh nazrei

danysh nazrei Posted 8 years ago

How can i learn that serve? Can you explain me in detailfoot-in-mouth

 


Alois Rosario

Member Badge Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago

We have a series of lessons in our Serving Secrets that shows the High Toss Serve as well as the Pendulum Serve.


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